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• the present invention relates to sulfonic acids and derivatives thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, which are used in the prevention and treatment of tissue damage due to the exacerbated recruitment of polymorphonucleated neutrophils (PMN leukocytes) at inflammation sites.
• PMN leukocytes polymorphonucleated neutrophils
• chemokines particularly blood cells (macrophages, granulocytes, neutrophils, polymorphonucleated) respond to a chemical stimulus (when stimulated by substances called chemokines) by migrating along the concentration gradient of the stimulating agent, through a process called chemotaxis.
• the main known stimulating agents or chemokines are represented by the breakdown products of complement C5a, some N-formyl peptides generated from lysis of the bacterial surface or peptides of synthetic origin, such as formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine (f-MLP) and mainly by a variety of cytokines, including Interleukin-8 (IL-8, also referred to as CXCLB).
• Interleukin-8 is an endogenous chemotactic factor produced by most nucleated cells such as fibroblasts and macrophages.
• IL-8 The biological activity of IL-8 is mediated by the interaction of the interleukin with CXCR1 and CXCR2 membrane receptors which belong to the family of seven transmembrane receptors, expressed on the surface of human neutrophils and of certain types of T-cells (L. Xu et al., J. Leukocyte Biol., 57, 335, 1995).
• Selective ligands are known which can distinguish between CXCR1 and CXCR2: GRO- ⁇ is an example of a CXCR2 selective chemotactic factor.
• CXCR1 activation is known to play a crucial role in IL-8-mediated chemotaxis
• CXCR2 activation could play a pathophysiological role in cronic inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis.
• the pathophysiological role of IL-8 in psoriasis is also supported by the effects of IL-8 on keratinocyte functions.
• IL-8 has been shown to be a potent stimulator of epidermal cell proliferation as well as angiogenesis, both important aspects of psoriatic pathogenesis (A. Tuschil et al. J Invest Dermatol, 99, 294, 1992; Koch AE et al, Science, 258, 1798, 1992).
• IL-8 IL-8 in pulmonary deseases (lung injury, acute respiratory distress syndrome, asthma, chronic lung inflammation, and cystic fibrosis) and, specifically, in the pathogenesis of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) through the CXCR2 receptor pathway has been widely described (D. WP Hay and H.M. Sarau., Current Opinion in Pharmacology 2001, 1:242-247).
• Ketoprofen shares the property to inhibit the IL-8 biological activity with other molecules belonging to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) such as flurbiprofen, ibuprofen and indomethacin.
• NSAIDs non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
• COX cyclo-oxygenase enzyme
• the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis deriving from the action on cyclo-oxygenase enzymes involves the increase of the cytokine production which, like TNF- ⁇ , play a role in amplifying the undesired pro-inflammatory effects of neutrophils.
• Novel classes of potent and selective inhibitors of IL-8 biological activities suitable for "in vivo" administration have been discovered.
• R-2-arylpropionic acid amides and N-acylsulfonamides have been described as effective inhibitors of IL-8 induced neutrophils chemotaxis and degranulation (WO 01/58852; WO 00/24710).
• novel R and S-2-phenylpropionic acids have been recently described as potent IL-8 inhibitors completely lacking the undesired COX inhibitory effect (PCT/EP02/12939).
• the present invention thus provides sulfonic acids and derivatives of formula (I) : and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Ar is a phenyl group, unsubstituted or substituted by one to three substituents, indipendently selected from halogen, C 1 -C 4 -alkyl, C 1 -C 4 -alkoxy, hydroxy, C 1 -C 4 -acyloxy, phenoxy, cyano, nitro, amino, C 1 -C 4 -acylamino, halogen-C 1 -C 3 -alkyl, halogen C 1 -C 3 -alkoxy, benzoyl, or Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring; X represents either a -CH 2 - or a -CH(CH 3 )- group or an ethylenic group of formula (II) in the E configuration, wherein R' is H or CH 3 ; Y is
• substituted in the above definition means substituted with a group selected from C 1 -C 5 -alkyl, halogen, hydroxy, C 1 -C 5 -alkoxy, amino, C 1 -C 5 -alkylamino, nitro, or a cyano group.
• the compounds of the invention of formula (I), when bearing acidic or basic groups, are generally isolated in the form of their addition salts with both organic and inorganic pharmaceutically acceptable acids or bases.
• acids are selected from chloridric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, metansolfonic acid, fumaric acid, citric acid.
• bases are selected from sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide , (D,L)-Lysine, L-Lysine, tromethamine.
• the compounds of the invention are potent and selective inhibitors of the human PMNs chemotaxis induced by IL-8.
• the compounds of formula (I) were evaluated in vitro for their ability to inhibit chemotaxis of polymorphonucleate leukocytes (hereinafter referred to as PMNs) and monocytes induced by the fractions of IL-8 and GRO- ⁇ .
• PMNs polymorphonucleate leukocytes
• monocytes induced by the fractions of IL-8 and GRO- ⁇ chemotaxis of polymorphonucleate leukocytes
• IL-8 and GRO- ⁇ chemotaxis of polymorphonucleate leukocytes
• Human recombinant IL-8 (Pepro Tech) was used as stimulating agents in the chemotaxis experiments, giving practically identical results: the lyophilized protein was dissolved in a volume of HBSS containing 0.2% bovin serum albumin (BSA) so thus to obtain a stock solution having a concentration of 10 -5 M to be diluted in HBSS to a concentration of 10 -9 M, for the chemotaxis assays.
• BSA bovin serum albumin
• the compounds of formula (I) were evaluated at a concentration ranging between 10 -6 and 10 -10 M; for this purpose they were added, at the same concentration, both to the lower pores and the upper pores of the microchamber. Evaluation of the ability of the compounds of the invention of formula I to inhibit IL-8-induced chemotaxis of human monocytes was carried out according to the method disclosed by Van Damme J. et al. (Eur. J. Immunol., 19,2367,1989).
• Ar groups are 3'-benzoylphenyl, 3'-(4-chloro-benzoyl)-phenyl, 3'-(4-methyl-benzoyl)-phenyl, 3'-acetyl-phenyl, 3'-propionyl-phenyl, 3'-isobutanoyl-phenyl, 4'-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-phenyl, 4'-benzenesulfonyloxy-phenyl, 4'-trifluoromethanesulfonylamino-phenyl, 4'-benzenesulfonylamino-phenyl, 4'-benzenesulfonylmethyl-phenyl, 4'-acetoxyphenyl, 4'-propionyloxy-phenyl, 4'-benzoyloxy-phenyl, 4'acetylamino-phenyl, 4'propionyloxy-phenyl, 4'-benz
• the dual inhibitors of the IL-8 and GRO- ⁇ induced biological activities are strongly preferred in view of the therapeutical applications of interest, but the described compounds selectively acting on CXCR1 IL-8 receptor or CXCR2 GRO- ⁇ /IL-8 receptor can find useful therapeutical applications in the management of specific pathologies as below described.
• the compounds of formula (I) do not interfere with the production of PGE 2 induced in murine macrophages by lipopolysaccharides stimulation (LPS, 1 ⁇ g/mL) at a concentration ranging between 10 -5 and 10 -7 M. Inhibition of the production of PGE 2 which may be recorded, is mostly at the limit of statistical significance, and more often is below 15-20% of the basal value.
• LPS lipopolysaccharides stimulation
• the reduced effectiveness in the inhibition of the CO constitutes an advantage for the therapeutical application of compounds of the invention in as much as the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis constitutes a stimulus for the macrophage cells to amplify synthesis of TNF- ⁇ (induced by LPS or hydrogen peroxide) that is an important mediator of the neutrophilic activation and stimulus for the production of the cytokine Interleukin-8.
• the compounds of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of a disease such as psoriasis (R. J. Nicholoff et al., Am. J. Pathol., 138, 129, 1991).
• a disease such as psoriasis
• Further diseases which can be treated with the compounds of the present invention are intestinal chronic inflammatory pathologies such as ulcerative colitis (Y. R. Mahida et al., Clin. Sci., 82, 273, 1992) and melanoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bullous pemphigo, rheumatoid arthritis (M.
• Inhibitors of CXCR1 and CXCR2 activation find useful applications, as above detailed, particularly in treatment of chronic inflammatory pathologies (e.g. psoriasis) in which the activation of both IL-8 receptors is supposed to play a crucial pathophysiological role in the development of the disease.
• chronic inflammatory pathologies e.g. psoriasis
• IL-8 receptors e.g. IL-8 receptors
• CXCR1 activation of CXCR1 is known to be essential in IL-8-mediated PMN chemotaxis (Hammond M et al, J Immunol, 155, 1428, 1995).
• CXCR2 activation is supposed to be essential in IL-8-mediated epidermal cell proliferation and angiogenesis of psoriatic patients (Kulke R et al., J Invest Dermatol, 110, 90, 1998).
• CXCR2 selective antagonists find particularly useful therapeutic applications in the management of important pulmonary diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD (D. WP Hay and H.M. Sarau., Current Opinion in Pharmacology 2001, 1:242-247).
• COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the invention and a suitable carrier thereof, are also within the scope of the present invention.
• compositions and unit dosages thereof may, in fact, be placed into the form of pharmaceutical compositions and unit dosages thereof, and in such form may be employed as solids, such as tablets or filled capsules, or liquids such as solutions, suspensions, emulsions, elixirs, or capsules filled with the same, all for oral use, or in the form of sterile injectable solutions for parenteral (including subcutaneous) use.
• Such pharmaceutical compositions and unit dosage forms thereof may comprise ingredients in conventional proportions, with or without additional active compounds or principles, and such unit dosage forms may contain any suitable effective amount of the active ingredient commensurate with the intended daily dosage range to be employed.
• the acids of this invention are typically administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition.
• Such compositions can be prepared in a manner well known in the pharmaceutical art and comprise at least one active compound.
• the compounds of this invention are administered in a pharmaceutically effective amount.
• the amount of the compound actually administered will typically be determined by a physician, in the light of the relevant circumstances, including the condition to be treated, the chosen route of administration, the actual compound administered, the age, weight, and response of the individual patient, the severity of the patient's symptoms, and the like.
• compositions of the invention can be administered by a variety of routes including oral, rectal, transdermaldermal, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, and intranasal.
• the compounds are preferably formulated as either injectable or oral compositions.
• the compositions for oral administration can take the form of bulk liquid solutions or suspensions, or bulk powders. More commonly, however, the compositions are presented in unit dosage forms to facilitate accurate dosing.
• unit dosage forms refers to physically discrete units suitable as unitary dosages for human subjects and other mammals, each unit containing a predetermined quantity of active material calculated to produce the desired therapeutic effect, in association with a suitable pharmaceutical excipient.
• Typical unit dosage forms include prefilled, premeasured ampoules or syringes of the liquid compositions or pills, tablets, capsules or the like in the case of solid compositions.
• the acid compound is usually a minor component (from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight or preferably from about 1 to about 40% by weight) with the remainder being various vehicles or carriers and processing aids helpful for forming the desired dosing form.
• Liquid forms suitable for oral administration may include a suitable aqueous or nonaqueous vehicle with buffers, suspending and dispensing agents, colorants, flavors and the like.Liquid forms, including the injectable compositions described herebelow, are always stored in the absence of light, so as to avoid any catalytic effect of light, such as hydroperoxide or peroxide formation.
• Solid forms may include, for example, any of the following ingredients, or compounds of a similar nature: a binder such as microcrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatine; an excipient such as starch or lactose, a disintegrating agent such as alginic acid, Primogel, or corn starch; a lubricant such as magnesium stearate; a glidant such as colloidal silicon dioxide; a sweetening agent such as sucrose or saccharin; or a flavoring agent such as peppermint, methyl salicylate, or orange flavoring.
• a binder such as microcrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatine
• an excipient such as starch or lactose, a disintegrating agent such as alginic acid, Primogel, or corn starch
• a lubricant such as magnesium stearate
• a glidant such as colloidal silicon dioxide
• a sweetening agent such as sucrose or saccharin
• Injectable compositions are typically based upon injectable sterile saline or phosphate-buffered saline or other injectable carriers known in the art.
• the acid derivative of formula I in such compositions is typically a minor component, frequently ranging between 0.05 to 10% by weight with the remainder being the injectable carrier and the like.
• the mean daily dosage will depend upon various factors, such as the seriousness of the disease and the conditions of the patient (age, sex and weight). The dose will generally vary from 1 mg or a few mg up to 1500 mg of the compounds of formula (I) per day, optionally divided into multiple administrations. Higher dosages may be administered also thanks to the low toxicity of the compounds of the invention over long periods of time.
• the compounds of the invention can also be administered in sustained release forms or from sustained release drug delivery systems.
• sustained release materials can also be found in the incorporated materials in the Remington's Handbook as above.
• THF tetrahydrofuran
• DMF dimethylformamide
• AcOEt ethyl acetate
• Racemic 1-arylethanesulfonic acid sodium salt is filtered through a column packed with Amberlite IR-120 resin (H+ form) eluted with water to give the product as pasty oil.
• the two isomers separation is achieved by crystallisation of the corresponding (+) or (-) ⁇ -phenylethylammonium salts in ethanolic solution as described for the optical resolution of arylpropionic acids in Akgun H. et al., Arzneim.-Forsch./Drug Res., 46(II), Nr.9, 891-894 (1996).
• the pure enantiomers are isolated as sodium salts.
• the title compound has been prepared starting the commercial reagent 3-(1-cyanoethyl)benzoic acid which, following the experimental procedures described in Kindler K. et al., Chem. Ber., 99, 226 (1966) and in Kindler K. et al., Liebigs Ann. Chem., 26, 707 (1967), has afforded the intermediate 3-isopropyl benzoic acid.
• Reduction to benzylalcohol derivative by LiAlH 4 and subsequent treatment of the alcohol with thiolacetic acid has given the intermediate ethylthioacetate.
• the subsequent hydrolysis to the thiol derivative has been carried out as described in Corey E.J. et al., Tet. Lett., 33, 4099 (1992).
• the final compound 1-(3-isopropylphenyl)ethanesulfonamide (31) has been obtained by oxidation with 3-chloroperbenzoic acid (2 equivalents) and cleavage of the phtalimido moiety by treatment with hydrazine according to methods well known in the art.
• the E/Z 2-aryl-2-methylethensulfonamides are prepared according to the above described method of general procedure for the synthesis of E-arylethenesulfonamides to obtain E/Z-2-aryl-2-methyl-ethensulfonamides (0.75-0.85 mmol) (yield 85-95%) as colourless oils.

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